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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.59, 4,600.02 and 875.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.59, 4,600.02 and 875.82 is: 1,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.59 : 4,600.02 = 875.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.59/4,600.02 = 875.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.59x = 4,600.02 × 875.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.59x = 4,028,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,789.52/3,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.34

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